Welcome to the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies
The Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWoGDS) is a leading centre of excellence and innovation in the field of Women, Gender and Development Studies. It is a multidisciplinary academic and research unit which partners with Government institutions, NGOs and corporate bodies in the area of research, capacity building and knowledge-driven advocacy. The Institute runs conferences on topical gender issues; and observes UN celebrations that promote gender equality, girl-child education, elimination of violence against women and girls, etc. As part of our mentorship programme, we organize interactive sessions with our students where we discuss topical issues such as Sex Education, Drug Abuse, Cultism, Internet Fraud, etc.
Our Vision
To be the foremost centre of excellence for teaching, training, research and interdisciplinary study of women, gender and development issues.
Our Mission
The mission of IWoGDS is to promote quality academic study on gender and development programmes through extensive course offerings across disciplines. The Institute shall embark on projects that address gender equality in the economical, social and political arenas. It will also promote gender equality in the areas of Gender Based Violence, Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS.
Our Core Values
In conducting its business, IWoGDS shall be guided by the following core values: gender sensitivity, value diversity and multiple perspectives, knowledge-building through real-life issues, interactive learning environment, social responsibility, professionalism, high integrity and ethical behaviour.
PROF. GLORIA NKIRUKA OKWU
Director, Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWoGDS)
B.Sc. Biochemistry, M.Sc. Biochemistry, Ph.D Nutritional Biochemistry
Email Address: gloria.okwu@futo.edu.ng
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Admission Requirements
The O’ level requirement for admission into any postgraduate programme in Gender Studies includes Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and any other three subjects as follows:
Gender and Development Studies
Economics/Commerce, History/Government, Biology, Physics, Chemistry. Any other Social Science Subject
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Gender and Entrepreneurship
Economics/Commerce, History/Government, Biology, Physics, Chemistry. Any other Social Science Subject
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Gender and Science
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics. Any other Science Subject
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Gender and Global Health
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography/Economics. Any other Science Subject
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Gender and Technology
Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography/Economics. Any other Science Subject
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Gender and Agricultural Technology
Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Agricultural Science, Food and Nutrition/Home Economics. Any other Science Subject
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FUTO Gender Journals
Latest on International Journal of Gender and Development Issues. An annual publication of the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies (IWoGDS), Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.